United States
New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana is more than Jazz and Mardi Gras, her charm travels far beyond the boundaries of the French Quarter. New Orleans is a rich gumbo of streetcars, iron balconies and majestic courtyards, antique shops, art galleries and delectable cuisine. New Orleans, Louisiana is a celebration of life
Before you even leave home, pack an umbrella, comfortable shoes, and a camera. Even here in one of the sunniest cities in the country, we get the occasional afternoon shower; this is one of the walking-est towns around; and the need for a camera will be immediately apparent when you arrive.
Buy a VisiTour pass. Available in one-day or three-day denominations, the pass allows unlimited on-and-off privileges for the streetcars and buses. Great for exploring!
Take a round-trip sightseeing tour on the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar. It's a great way to get an overview of the Garden District, Uptown, and the University areas of town, and you'll be aboard a movable historic landmark. It's the oldest continuously operating street railway system in the world!
For a delightful introduction to Old Man River, take the ferry at the foot of Canal Street across the water to Algiers on the West Bank.
